I have a B.A. from Stanford University and a professional degree in architecture from U.C. Berkeley. I worked for architecture firms in San Francisco before moving to Sonoma County in 1973. Working for building contractors in the mid-seventies as a carpenter has given me a good feel for the building trades. I built my own home in the Sebastopol area during this time period. This home was featured in the L.A. Times Home section and appeared in Sunset. I have been in private practice as a licensed architect in Sonoma County since 1978 primarily designing custom homes, remodels and additions.

I love hiking and camping in the Sierras and high desert country with my wife Sara. We also enjoy working in our “habitat” garden, having recently created a pond and bog area. My passion for nature extends to my insistance that we make a pledge to an earth flag as well as our American flag as we start our Sebastopol Kiwanis Club meetings: “I pledge to live lightly on this precious planet so that our childrens’ children may experience its joys and wonders.” My other passions are tennis and music. I created a tennis singles ladder which I keep up through e-mails. I find great pleasure playing the piano, accordian and guitar.